Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Hal is bromine or chlorine; R is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, straight or branched chain; and one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen and the other is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl; phenyl; phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl; mono- or disubstituted phenyl or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl wherein the substituents are halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, or trifluoromethyl; a heterocyclic radical selected from the group consisting of thienyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, isoxazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, and pyridinyl, and N-oxides thereof; and a saturated heterocyclic radical selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, isoxazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, thiazolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperazinyl, and piperidinyl.

Abstract: Statine (Sta), a naturally-occurring amino acid and closely related derivatives, are prepared by a novel method involving an oxidative route to the requisite chiral .alpha.-aminoaldehyde intermediate, L-leucinal; the novel method may be illustrated by the following reaction scheme: ##STR1## .

Abstract: Substituted enantholactam dipeptides and derivatives thereof are disclosed which are useful as converting enzyme inhibitors and as antihypertensives.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of gray matter edema in the brain or spinal chord by the administration of benzofuranyloxyacetic acids, indeno[5,4-b]furancarboxylic acids, their analogs and salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel 7- and 8-R-10,11-dihydro-11-oxodibenzo[b,f]thiepin derivatives are employed in the treatment and control of allergic conditions such as allergic asthma.

Abstract: Methylvanillyl ketone is prepared from a "through process" involving oxidation of isoeugenol followed by subsequent acidic hydrolysis.

Abstract: Combinations of thiopeptin or one of its analogs with a pyromellitic diimide are shown to synergistically increase the feed efficiency of economically important ruminant animals, especially cattle, sheep, and goats.

Abstract: Novel substituted (3-loweralkylamino-2-R.sub.1 O-propoxy)pyridines, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, certain intermediates and their preparation are disclosed. These pyridines have pharmaceutically useful properties such as .beta.-adrenergic blocking activity.

Abstract: 2-Amino-2-deoxy-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucoses of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl (1-7C), substituted alkyl (1-7C), phenyl, substituted phenyl, benzyl, or substituted benzyl;R.sub.2 is alkyl, substituted alky, phenyl, or substituted phenyl and each R.sub.2 may be the same group or a different group;R.sub.3 is H or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.8 is H or lower alkyl (1-10C), and provided at least one of R.sub.3 is not H,R.sub.9 is H, or R.sub.9 -R.sub.10 together is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --;R.sub.10 is H, alkyl (L-7C), hydroxymethyl, mercaptomethyl, benzyl, or substituted benzyl;R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 each is carboxyl, esterified carboxyl (1-7C), amidated carboxyl, or mono- or di-alkyl- (1-3C) amidated carboxyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are the same or different and are H, aliphatic or aromatic acyl (2-21C) or substituted acyl (2-21C);when R.sub.8 is lower alkyl, the stereochemistry at asymmetric center I can be either D or L;when R.sub.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents suitable for use in aqueous systems for their preservation against biodeterioration include substitutedpiperidinomethylpropenenitriles and propanenitriles. The unsaturated compounds are prepared by reaction of a suitable piperidine with cyano acetic acid and formaldehyde: the propane derivatives therefrom by nucleophilic addition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a macrolide isolated from the fermentation broth of a microorganism identified as MA-5285 which morphological analysis reveals to be a strain of Streptomyces hygroscopicus. The compound's structure is presented based upon analytical studies. The compound has insecticidal and antiparasitic activity.

Abstract: Novel cephalosporin compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted vinyl group at the 3-position are prepared by the reaction of a phosphoranylidene compound with a compound containing a carbonyl group. The novel cephalosporin compounds are active against a range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms and are of value in human and veterinary medicine.

Abstract: 1-(Substituted-aminoalkoxyphenyl)-2-methylene-1-alkanones, a class of compounds possessing anti-allergic properties for use in the treatment of allergic conditions, such as asthma prepared by etherifying an alkanoylphenol with an aminoalkyl halide, converting the ether formed to a salt of Mannich base by reacting it with a salt of a secondary amine in the presence of formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde and treating the Mannich salt with a weak base to deaminate the same and form the final product.

Abstract: Some derivatives of interphenylene-9-thia-11-oxo-12-azaprostanoic acid which are active renal vasodilator agents are resolved via diastereomeric camphanyl or camphorcarbonyl esters. Upon hydrolysis, the separated diastereoisomers yield optically pure enantiomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of gray matter edema in the brain or spinal chord by the administration of (indanyloxy)acetic acids, and analogs and salts thereof.

Abstract: A process for resolving certain interphenylene-9-thia-11-oxo-12-azaprostanoic acids using camphanic or a camphor carboxylic acid, certain intermediates and optically pure azaprostanoic acids are disclosed.

Abstract: Ivermectin, an antiparasitic agent which is insoluble and unstable in water, is solubilized by the formation of colloidal particles, called micelles, with surface active agents as solubilizers and stabilized by using cosolvents and/or appropriate substrates in the aqueous formulation. The liquid formulations are suitable for use as parenteral or oral administration for the treatment of parasitic infections.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing .alpha.-methyl-p-tyrosine and carbidopa and method of treating hypertension are described.

Abstract: Organic sulfoxides having a latent allyl group bound to the sulfur are enzyme inhibitors of the suicide or K.sub.cat type.

Abstract: Disclosed are 6-amido-2-S-oxides of substituted 2-organothio-pen-2-em-3-carboxylic acids (I) which are useful as antibiotics and as intermediates in the synthesis of substituted pen-2-em-3-carboxylic acids: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is H or acyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methoxyl; R.sup.3 is alkyl having from 1-6 carbon atoms; phenylalkyl having 7-12 carbon atoms; and cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, a removable protecting group or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester moiety.